But, I still had this perfect amount of fabric left over for a table runner. I just never got around to sewing it up. I have way too much ADD when it comes to sewing and crafting. However, this spring I've got a little Finish Decorating Fever. I want to finish adding all the little touches to my rooms so that my place looks cute and put-together instead of half-way done. So yesterday afternoon, I whipped up this table runner.
This was actually a very quick and easy project. I love how it ties in my mismatched colorful chairs and crackle-finish table. This glamorous custom runner is the perfect juxtaposition to my very casual table and chairs. It just makes me smile!
After I figured out my desired width, I folded and ironed the edge under.
Then I cut a piece of white muslin just smaller than the width of the runner, taking into account my seam allowances. With right sides together, I sewed the 2 pieces together forming a tube. Turn it right-side-out and press.
Now it looks like this. Nicely lined with a great finished edge. Then, I tucked the top and bottom edges under, pressed and sewed shut.
Next I took some tassel trim and sewed it to the edge using matching thread and the longest stitch on my sewing machine. I stitched along the stripe where the brown meets the blue on each side. I think you have to look really hard to find the stitching. Perfect!
Adding the trim made this runner look more formal and polished. I love it next to the shabby-chic crackles on my table.
I just love this fabric!
This is what I was using as a runner before. Just a plain, tan cotton runner from Ikea. Boring.
It makes such a difference and adds a huge finishing touch to this area of my house to finally have a beautiful table runner.
1 comment:
Got the pics last night on your dad's phone but too late to respond. It turned out beautifully. I'm glad you posted the tutorial too. Great job!
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